UK awareness days and key dates

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November 2047

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Running all month

Poppy Appeal 24 October to 13 November 2047
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 1 to 30 November 2047
Mouth Cancer Action Month 1 to 30 November 2047
Movember 1 to 30 November 2047
National Care Leavers' Month 1 to 30 November 2047
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 1 to 30 November 2047
UK Disability History Month 21 November to 21 December 2047

1Fri
Friday 1 November 2047
- UK Sausage Week
  Commercial and retail28 October to 3 November 2047
  
  An annual week celebrating British sausages and the butchers and producers who make them, with a national competition. The 2026 week runs 26 October to 1 November.
- All Saints' Day
  Religious and culturalInternational
  
  All Saints' Day on 1 November is a Christian festival honouring all saints, known and unknown.
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month
  Awareness1 to 30 November 2047
  
  Held every November to raise awareness of lung cancer, challenge stigma and encourage people to seek help early.
- Mouth Cancer Action Month
  Awareness1 to 30 November 2047
  
  A UK month every November that promotes prevention and early detection of mouth cancer, including checking for ulcers that last over three weeks.
- Movember
  AwarenessInternational1 to 30 November 2047
  
  A month every November when people grow moustaches or take on challenges to raise money for men's health, including prostate and testicular cancer.
- National Care Leavers' Month
  Awareness1 to 30 November 2047
  
  A month every November that celebrates young people leaving care and calls for better support for them.
- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
  AwarenessInternational1 to 30 November 2047
  
  A month every November that raises awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms and the need for faster diagnosis.
- World Vegan Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Vegan Day on 1 November celebrates veganism and the founding of The Vegan Society, and opens World Vegan Month.
2Sat
Saturday 2 November 2047
- All Souls' Day
  Religious and culturalInternational
  
  All Souls' Day on 2 November is when many Christians remember and pray for those who have died.
- International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 2 November the UN condemns attacks on journalists and urges states to bring those responsible to justice.
3Sun
Sunday 3 November 2047
- International Day for Biosphere Reserves
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A UNESCO day on 3 November that highlights biosphere reserves, places where people and nature are managed together sustainably.
4Mon
Monday 4 November 2047
- Ask Your Pharmacist Week
  Awareness4 to 10 November 2047
  
  A UK week in early November from the National Pharmacy Association promoting the services of local pharmacies.
- Get the Nation Learning Week
  Awareness4 to 8 November 2047
  
  A UK week in November that encourages adults to take up learning, held from 2 to 6 November in 2026.
- International Stress Awareness Week
  AwarenessInternational4 to 8 November 2047
  
  A week in early November that raises awareness of stress and wellbeing, especially at work. The 2026 week runs 2 to 6 November.
- Sugar Awareness Week
  Awareness4 to 10 November 2047
  
  A UK week from Action on Sugar highlighting the sugar hidden in everyday food and drink.
- Talk Money Week
  Awareness4 to 8 November 2047
  
  A UK week each November that encourages people to talk more openly about money, held from 2 to 6 November in 2026.
- Youth Work Week
  Awareness4 to 10 November 2047
  
  A UK week in early November that celebrates youth work and the people and places that support young people.
5Tue
Tuesday 5 November 2047
- Bonfire Night
  Religious and cultural
  
  Held on 5 November across the UK with fireworks and bonfires, remembering the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
- World Tsunami Awareness Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Tsunami Awareness Day on 5 November promotes understanding of tsunami risks and the steps that save lives.
6Wed
Wednesday 6 November 2047
- International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 6 November the UN highlights the often overlooked damage that war and armed conflict do to the environment.
8Fri
Friday 8 November 2047
- BBC Children in Need Appeal Night
  Awareness
  
  The BBC's annual televised fundraising night for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK, held on Friday 13 November 2026.
- International Day of Radiology
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day on 8 November, the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays, recognising medical imaging.
9Sat
Saturday 9 November 2047
- The Lord Mayor's Show
  Sports and events
  
  The City of London's historic procession for the new Lord Mayor, held on Saturday 14 November 2026.
10Sun
Sunday 10 November 2047
- Inter Faith Week
  Awareness10 to 17 November 2047
  
  A week each November promoting good relations and understanding between people of different faiths and beliefs, held 8 to 15 November in 2026.
- NET Cancer Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day on 10 November that raises awareness of neuroendocrine cancers and the need for earlier diagnosis.
- Remembrance Sunday
  Religious and cultural
  
  The Sunday nearest Armistice Day, the second Sunday in November, when the UK remembers those who died in war, on 8 November 2026.
- World Science Day for Peace and Development
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November highlights the role of science in society and in building sustainable futures.
11Mon
Monday 11 November 2047
- Armistice Day
  Religious and cultural
  
  The anniversary on 11 November of the end of First World War fighting in 1918, marked with a two-minute silence at 11am.
- Living Wage Week
  Awareness11 to 17 November 2047
  
  A UK week each November when the new real Living Wage rates are announced and accredited employers are celebrated, held 9 to 15 November in 2026.
- Tomorrow's Engineers Week
  Awareness11 to 15 November 2047
  
  A UK week each November showing young people the variety of careers in engineering, held 9 to 13 November in 2026.
- Trustees' Week
  Awareness11 to 15 November 2047
  
  An annual week each November thanking charity trustees and encouraging more people to take on the role, held 9 to 13 November in 2026.
12Tue
Tuesday 12 November 2047
- World Pneumonia Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  Held on 12 November, World Pneumonia Day raises awareness of pneumonia, a leading infectious cause of death, and calls for better prevention and treatment.
13Wed
Wednesday 13 November 2047
- Trans Awareness Week
  AwarenessInternational13 to 19 November 2047
  
  A week from 13 to 19 November raising awareness of trans people and the issues they face, leading into Trans Day of Remembrance.
- World Kindness Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Kindness Day on 13 November encourages people everywhere to carry out acts of kindness in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.
14Thu
Thursday 14 November 2047
- World Diabetes Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Diabetes Day on 14 November is the world's largest diabetes awareness campaign, led by the International Diabetes Federation and recognised by the United Nations.
15Fri
Friday 15 November 2047
- International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 15 November the UN raises awareness of the threats posed by organised crime that crosses borders and the need to tackle it together.
- World Prematurity Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day on 15 November that raises awareness of preterm birth and the needs of babies born too early and their families.
16Sat
Saturday 16 November 2047
- International Day for Tolerance
  AwarenessInternational
  
  The International Day for Tolerance on 16 November promotes respect for the world's diverse cultures and action against intolerance.
- International Day of the Mediterranean Diet
  AwarenessInternational
  
  The International Day of the Mediterranean Diet on 16 November celebrates a healthy way of eating that is also recognised as living cultural heritage.
- National Tree Week
  Awareness16 to 24 November 2047
  
  The Tree Council's annual celebration that marks the start of the winter tree planting season, running 21 to 29 November in 2026.
17Sun
Sunday 17 November 2047
- International Fraud Awareness Week
  AwarenessInternational17 to 23 November 2047
  
  A global week in November that promotes fraud prevention and awareness, held from 15 to 21 November in 2026.
- Maths Week England
  Awareness17 to 23 November 2047
  
  A week of maths activities for schools and the public in England, held from 15 to 21 November in 2026.
- Road Safety Week
  Awareness17 to 23 November 2047
  
  Brake's annual UK road safety campaign every November, running 15 to 21 November in 2026.
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
  AwarenessInternational
  
  The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, on the third Sunday of November, remembers people killed and injured on the roads.
18Mon
Monday 18 November 2047
- Anti-Bullying Week
  Awareness18 to 22 November 2047
  
  A week each November when schools focus on preventing bullying, coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and held 16 to 20 November in 2026.
- Global Entrepreneurship Week
  AwarenessInternational18 to 24 November 2047
  
  A worldwide week of events in mid November that encourages people to start and grow businesses, held from 16 to 22 November in 2026.
- National Safeguarding Adults Week
  Awareness18 to 24 November 2047
  
  A UK week each November raising awareness of how to protect adults at risk from abuse and neglect, held 16 to 22 November in 2026.
- Self Care Week
  Awareness18 to 24 November 2047
  
  A UK week in November that helps people learn how to look after their own health and use services well. The 2026 week runs 16 to 22 November.
- World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
  AwarenessInternational18 to 24 November 2047
  
  World AMR Awareness Week, 18 to 24 November, raises awareness of drug-resistant infections and encourages careful use of antibiotics and other medicines.
- World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 18 November the UN raises awareness of child sexual abuse, supports survivors and calls for prevention and accountability.
19Tue
Tuesday 19 November 2047
- International Men's Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  International Men's Day on 19 November each year looks at the wellbeing of men and boys, the issues they face and the positive contribution they make.
- World Toilet Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Toilet Day on 19 November raises awareness of the billions of people who still lack safe sanitation.
20Wed
Wednesday 20 November 2047
- Africa Industrialization Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  Africa Industrialization Day on 20 November builds international support for industrial development across Africa.
- Transgender Day of Remembrance
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A day on 20 November remembering trans people whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence.
- World Children's Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Children's Day on 20 November is UNICEF's day of action for children's rights, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- World COPD Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day in November that raises awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 18 November.
21Thu
Thursday 21 November 2047
- Carers Rights Day
  Awareness
  
  A UK day in November that helps unpaid carers understand their rights and the support available. The 2026 day is Thursday 19 November.
- UK Disability History Month
  Awareness21 November to 21 December 2047
  
  An annual period from mid November to mid December focusing on the history of disabled people's struggle for equality, held 19 November to 19 December in 2026.
- World Hello Day
  Fun and quirkyInternational
  
  A day encouraging people to greet at least ten others as a simple gesture for peace, held every year on 21 November.
- World Pancreatic Cancer Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day in November, on 19 November in 2026, that asks people to learn the warning signs of pancreatic cancer.
- World Philosophy Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Philosophy Day, on the third Thursday of November, celebrates philosophical thinking and open, reasoned debate.
- World Television Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Television Day on 21 November recognises the influence of television in drawing attention to global issues.
24Sun
Sunday 24 November 2047
- Mitzvah Day
  Awareness
  
  A UK faith-based day of social action in November when people volunteer and give time to their communities.
- World Conjoined Twins Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Conjoined Twins Day on 24 November raises awareness of conjoined twins and promotes their wellbeing and inclusion.
25Mon
Monday 25 November 2047
- 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
  AwarenessInternational25 November to 10 December 2047
  
  An international campaign running from 25 November to 10 December calling for an end to violence against women and girls.
- Energy Saving Week Northern Ireland
  Awareness25 to 29 November 2047
  
  A late November week of energy saving advice for households in Northern Ireland, run by the Energy Saving Trust.
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 25 November the UN calls for an end to violence against women and girls and launches 16 days of activism.
- UK Parliament Week
  Awareness25 November to 1 December 2047
  
  A UK week in November encouraging people, especially young people, to learn about and engage with Parliament and democracy.
26Tue
Tuesday 26 November 2047
- World Sustainable Transport Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Sustainable Transport Day on 26 November promotes safe, affordable, accessible and clean transport for everyone.
27Wed
Wednesday 27 November 2047
- International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 27 November the UN calls for an end to child, early and forced marriage.
29Fri
Friday 29 November 2047
- Black Friday
  Commercial and retail
  
  The big retail sales day, held the day after US Thanksgiving and now widely marked by UK shops too.
- International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 29 November the UN expresses solidarity with the Palestinian people.
30Sat
Saturday 30 November 2047
- Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 30 November the UN and OPCW honour the victims of chemical warfare and renew the commitment to eliminate chemical weapons.
- UK Snooker Championship
  Sports and eventsInternational30 November to 8 December 2047
  
  The UK Championship is a major ranking snooker event, with the 2026 final stages at the York Barbican from 28 November to 6 December.

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75 dates this month in the UK calendar.

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